Kenosha County Sheriff Warns Of Fraud Scheme

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is investigating two fraud complaints that occurred on 09-12-2023 according to Sheriff’s spokesman Lt. Ryan Markowski.

In both instances, elderly victims were targeted. These victims were first contacted by phone and told their grandchild had been arrested after being involved in an accident and required “bail money”. The male suspect on each phone call claimed to be an attorney for the arresting parties, instructed the elderly victims in each case to withdraw cash and to later provide that cash to a “bail bondsman”. The suspect advised the victims that the bail bondsman would visit their home to collect the cash.

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A short time later, a suspect, posing as the “bondsman”, arrived at the victims’ homes, parking some distance away. The suspects in each case entered the homes and made a phone call to the “attorney” in the presence of the victims. The victims were instructed to withdraw large sums of cash in small denominations and provide it to the “bondsman” to secure the release of their grandchild from jail.

The State of Wisconsin does not utilize bail bondsmen. Bail is posted at the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department in person at the Kenosha County Jail/ Public Safety Building for anyone in the Kenosha County Jail. If you are contacted by individuals claiming to require cash bail to secure the release of a friend or relative, please contact your local law enforcement agency or anonymously to the Kenosha County Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Jack Meoffer says:

Sep 15, 2023 at 7:38 AM

Dumb people

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David Patton says:

Sep 15, 2023 at 9:15 AM

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1. Kevin Mathewson says:
  
  Sep 15, 2023 at 9:18 AM
  
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Anonymous says:

Sep 15, 2023 at 11:32 AM

Bail bondsmen are a wierd breed of wanna be cops. Many never made it as cops.

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The Ghost says:

Sep 19, 2023 at 4:38 AM

Dont worry….the same group is non other then kpd Security and escort services
If your worry your cousin will call…..ask suspected family caller personal questions AI will not be able to answer????.

Easy fix.

Yours truly. ….

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Michael Two Wolves says:

Sep 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM

I’d like to know what the Sheriffs plan to do to address the riffraff illegals coming up from Illinois? Real tired of seeing these worthless criminals using my tax money to destroy my country from within, and the sheriffs just standing idly by while these politicians not only violate their oaths of office (which is an ARRESTABLE OFFENSE), but state laws as well.

How about we see some sheriffs kick in the doors of some corrupt judges or politicians? You DO know as a sheriff, you’re the ONLY one with the authority to do so, right??

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